Is the bag waterproof if submerged? My husband and son go canoeing.
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We used 3 of these bags on a raft trip for moose in Alaska in September. We did not submerge them, but did find they take on water thru the vent hole in the bottom if you stack them or put any weight on them when sitting in water.
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This is a great piece of gear, but it is not made to be submersed. The material itself is impenetrable and will keep things dry from water in the bottom of the canoe and from paddle splashes, but the top of the bag is basically just open, and you roll it down to close it. The top of the bag has no zipper, only a small peice of velcro. To close the bag, you roll the excess down about 3 times to create a weather proof closure that will keep out rain. If you roll it very tightly, it will probably keep water out during a very brief submersion or if dropped in the lake and quickly recovered. But, if you hold the bag underwater, water will definitely get in. This is a great piece of gear, but it is not made to be submersed. The material itself is impenetrable and will keep things dry from water in the bottom of the canoe and from paddle splashes, but the top of the bag is basically just open, and you roll it down to close it. The top of the bag has no zipper, only a small peice of velcro. To close the bag, you roll the excess down about 3 times to create a weather proof closure that will keep out rain. If you roll it very tightly, it will probably keep water out during a very brief submersion or if dropped in the lake and quickly recovered.... » Read More This is a great piece of gear, but it is not made to be submersed. The material itself is impenetrable and will keep things dry from water in the bottom of the canoe and from paddle splashes, but the top of the bag is basically just open, and you roll it down to close it. The top of the bag has no zipper, only a small peice of velcro. To close the bag, you roll the excess down about 3 times to create a weather proof closure that will keep out rain. If you roll it very tightly, it will probably keep water out during a very brief submersion or if dropped in the lake and quickly recovered. But, if you hold the bag underwater, water will definitely get in. « Show Less
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No, not waterproof, but t you would be hard pressed to find a bag similar to this that is waterproof. The 600-Denier Poly/Canvas does a good job at holding out any water.
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definitely not waterproof - I did find a dry bag that fits perfectly but haven't had an opportunity to work with it yet. with my health and age it's kind of like a hurricane bug out bag for me. hope this has been some help. good luck.
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The exterior fabric is nicely coated nylon, the interior fabric (compartment divider, inside of the pockets) is not. Zippers and seams are not waterproof, but there is a rain flap on the main zip. So a ligth rain should be no problem but a deluge or a submersion will see water penetrate the inside. Same as most quality packs. I keep a couple of disposable shopping bags in the bottom in case I get caught out in a bad rain unexpectedly, and if I'll be boating or expect submersion I use appropriate waterproof containers inside where needed. "Be Prepared".
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It is not totally waterproof. Depending what you are putting into it, I would make sure to place items in plastic bags as well. I love mine, and am considering ordering another. Joan
1085122
It is not waterproof. I was in a downpour without a cover once. It held out for a bit but started getting wet inside. Buy a cover. Other than that the bag has held up for a couple of years and is holding up great.
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I have not tried it in water. The material is waterproof but the whole bag looks more water resistant than immersible and water tight as there are zippers.
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No, the bag is not fully waterproof. It is also not at all dustproof, and not very protective of your equipment. It holds a lot and is comfortable and easy to organize, but is not really the best for equipment that is going to be in very wet or dusty conditions.
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When I put on canoe with the zipper on top & closed it leaked when it rained. I suggest some time of flap over the zipper when closed.
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I would agree with Mr. Traveler, we take ours in the boat and they get rained on and the bag keeps everything dry - but I wouldn't drag it behind a tube when tubing a river.
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Yes the outside is waterproof, I've been caught inthe rain numberous occasions,and nothing inside ever got wet. It's a great bag, I love mine, hope this helps.
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Haven't experienced the bag in the rain, but I would say it is likely waterproof. Very sturdy and stays clean.The rain cover is not the stiff leathery type.Hope this helps.
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I would not say it is rainproof. Rain resistant is more like it: I have been out with this bag in sudden showers, and nothing inside has gotten wet. However, I don't think it would fare as well in a very rainy environment or during a more lengthy downpour. Great bag, though!
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Not waterproof in any way. I use it to hold the parts I don't use and bought a zippered bag to hold the boat, but that isn't water tight either.
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As to raining on it or splashing on it, yes it is waterproof. As to submerging it under water, no, because it would leak at the zipper. It's not SEALED.
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I believe it is water resistant. To be waterproof the material would need to be a plastic/vinyl material. It is a very good water resistant bag as the zippers are enclosed under a flap.
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No it is not, if only because it has drainage holes in the bottom in case of a broken water bladder which can allow water into the bag if sat in a puddle. However the outside does repel water, and it manages very well in heavy rain.